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After I ve done everything to lower my blood pressure: lost weight, eat low fat, low sodium, exercise 1 to 2 hrs 5 days a week what else can I do. I do have some stress w my husband who was dx with Parkinson s last year. Is there was inevitable process to hypertension? I m 67 5 4 weigh 143 lbs.
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Stress management is the cornerstone in controlling hypertension. Since you are having stressful life, we should first control your stress to achieve blood pressure control. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Discuss your problems with him and fid out the solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Counselling sessions and anxiolytic drug will help in stress management and hence help you in achieving target blood pressure. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Stress management is the cornerstone in controlling hypertension. Since you are having stressful life, we should first control your stress to achieve blood pressure control. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Discuss your problems with him and fid out the solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Counselling sessions and anxiolytic drug will help in stress management and hence help you in achieving target blood pressure. Don t worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.